Original Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe: My Feel-Good Detox Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (794 g)
• 6 cups vegetable broth (1.4 L)
• 1 large head of green cabbage, shredded (about 8 cups)
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (425 g)
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)